Policy
Activity
MARCON GRUPPEN shall strive for continuous improvements of the long term
relationship with our customers and work for a long term lasting development for
the gain of people, the environment and our cultural heritage. We shall be the
natural partner for the water activity of others.
This is achieved by:
• Heeding our policy during procurement and product development. • Reaching and surpassing customer and legislative requirements. • Having the staff take an active interest in our environment and quality work
through active leadership, education and dialogue. • Working for a good work environment by having a well educated staff and
making good use of technology. • Systematically returning own and customer experiences to create competitive,
fault free products and a good work environment. • Staying at the forefront of our market area concerning staff, competence and
technology. Work Environment Personnel health and safety are important values to MARCON GRUPPEN. The
goal of the MARCON GRUPPEN work environment management is to create a
workplace that is both physically, psychologically and socially sound as well as
stimulating for all employees. A good work environment also creates the
foundation for the company's long term sustainable economy. The company regularly evaluates its systematic work environment management
in order to implement continuous improvements of the work environment.
MARCON GRUPPEN formulates general work environment goals for its
improvement work based on the alignment and policy of the company. Every employee must show a personal responsibility for health and environment
during every day work. It is up to everyone to follow rules, instructions and
routines. Every employee also has an obligation and a responsibility to be
attentive to and immediately report any work environment hazards or incidents. Compliance with laws and regulations is a minimum requirement within MARCON
GRUPPEN work environment management. It is in the company's interest to
maintain a higher standard than this. Finding joy and motivation in one's work is
essential to achieve good health. Explicit information on work environment
creates a feeling of safety and every employee is to be given the possibility to:
The objectives of our work environment are:
- By focusing on orderliness, safety and health, we will create high satisfaction
and a good working environment at our workplaces and increase our ability to
prevent illness
- No staff to be hurt at work by encouraging good planning, the right training and
maintenance, commitment and involvement
- All staff should be aware of the risks, including psychological distress found in
the work and how they should be avoided to prevent damage to personnel and
property
- Victimization is not accepted in the business
- Annual action plans should be drawn up following safety inspections and
evaluation of systematic work environment
Drugs and alcohol Within MARCON GRUPPEN there is an absolute zero tolerance for the use of
alcohol and drugs during working hours. This also applies after working hours in
all equipment such as boats and barges. Within MARCON GRUPPEN we shall
actively prevent the use of drugs and alcohol from impairing the health and
working capacity of our employees and/or result in addiction and abuse. We shall
support employees with addiction problems towards a drug free life. Our efforts
to prevent and resolve alcohol and drug related problems shall be characterized
by consideration, competence and responsibility. The company has both in-house
and external resources available for this task. Every individual nevertheless has
the utmost responsibility for their own health and quality of life. This responsibility
can never be held by anyone else.
Employees of MARCON GRUPPEN may undergo drug testing on the request by
individual customers and the company.
Code of Conduct
MARCON GRUPPEN aims to be the natural partner for professional buyers
within the marine sector. Our competent staff and advanced equipment will keep
us at the forefront of our field of business. We shall also contribute to long term
sustainable development for the benefit of people, environment and cultural
heritage. Through active leadership, education and dialogue, our staff will remain
committed and well educated. We want our fundamental values to be known not
only to our staff, but also to our business partners and customers.
MARCON GRUPPEN has established this code of conduct as a minimum
requirement level for ourselves as well as our suppliers and subcontractors
(contract parties). The code contains conditions for business principles, social
principles and environmental principles.
MARCON GRUPPEN requires that all contract parties put this code of conduct
into practice. MARCON GRUPPEN will assess together with the parties whether
the minimum requirements are met. Should any contract party in turn use
subcontractors in production on our behalf they are responsible for assuring that
these contractors also comply with the code.
MARCON GRUPPEN conditions for Business Principles
MARCON GRUPPEN strives for long term business relationships and to always
act with credibility and integrity
National laws and regulations must be observed at all production locations. In
situations where suitable laws or regulations are lacking, this code of conduct
along with MARCON GRUPPEN policies and routines shall be applied.
Our contract parties must always possess necessary documents, such as
permits, certificates and verifications of paid taxes and fees.
MARCON GRUPPEN does not permit any form of pricing collaboration or
involvement in cartels. We will also not permit the giving of gifts or other benefits
that violate current laws or in other ways affect the objectivity of business
decisions.
MARCON GRUPPEN conditions for Social Principles
International agreements on human rights (The United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights) and working rights (ILO conventions) must be
followed. Human rights
Contract parties must respect the human rights as defined by the United Nations.
Principles and employee rights
• No child labor (ILO 138 and 182): Child Labor, as defined by the ILO
convention, is not permitted. • No forced labor (ILO 29 and 105): Forced labor, or any other form of involuntary
labor, will not be accepted. • No discrimination (ILO 100 and 111): We do not accept any form of
discrimination, regardless of ethnic or social origin, age, civil status,
gender, religion, disabilities, political views, trade union affiliation or sexual
orientation. • Wages and working hours: All workers must have a contract stating their
working hours and wages. Wages should at least fulfill national regulations
for minimum required levels. • Rights to organization (ILO 87 and 98): All employees are free to work for, or be
members of, organizations that safeguard their interests as employees. • Safety: The work environment must not imperil health or lives. Production
premises must be outfitted with firefighting equipment, alarms, emergency
exits and first aid equipment. Employees are to be informed of any risks
associated with their work duties and have sufficient knowledge to perform
these duties safely. The work environment must fulfill applicable laws and
regulations for work safety, and the employees should have access to
personal protective equipment where required. Machines and other
equipment must be safe to use so that any risks of injury or ill health are
avoided. MARCON GRUPPEN conditions for Environmental principles
MARCON GRUPPEN shall work towards continuous improvement in a lasting
relationship with our customers, and contribute to long term sustainable
development for the benefit of people, environment and cultural heritage. We
shall continuously strive towards reduced emissions and the use of energy
efficient solutions. The amount of waste should be minimized by sorting it for
recycling as far as possible. Site specific conditions should always be taken into
consideration, for instance environments and species that are especially sensitive
and in need of protection. Through well executed risk analyses and preventative
risk minimizing measures, accidents such as discharge of pollutants to land and
water shall be avoided. Were an accident to happen in spite of these precautions,
appropriate sanitation equipment must be available. Chemicals must always be
stored and handled in a safe way. All staff handling chemicals should be aware of
their environmental and health effects. The principle of caution is to be practiced
so that materials and methods which can give risks to health and environment are
avoided when better alternatives are available.
General conditions for rental
All companies in MarCon gruppen (Frog Marine Service i Göteborg , Svensk
Sjöentreprenad AB, Stockholms Vattenentreprenader AB and others), hereinafter
referred to as the company, provides workboats, barges, work rafts and jack-up
rigs under the following conditions.
Definitions
The “lessee” in the conditions refers to the person or company or company
representative who ordered the service.
The “unit” refers to the barge, raft or jack-up rig placed at the lessee’s disposal.
The term “damage” refers to economic damage of any kind, including but not
limited to total loss, loss of income, loss or damage of property on board the unit
during the rental period or in its immediate connection.
Marcon is not to be regarded as the carrier or carriers when Marcon provides a
unit. At the transportation required special agreement on transport between the
parties.
Limitation of Liability
Marcon is not responsible for the damage suffered by the Lessee in connection
with the provision of the unit, or in connection with the loading, unloading,
transport to and from the work area or while working from the unit during the
rental period or in its immediate connection.
Marcon responsibility, however, is under all circumstances limited to, for SEK
100 000.
Lessee's responsibilities and obligations
Tenants should keep their own equipment insured for transport and work from the
barge, raft, jack-up or other floating devices. The lessee is responsible for all
Damage to own equipment while it is in transit to and from the work area, when it
is on board and during loading and unloading.
The lessee is responsible for all the damage he causes the unit and for damage
caused to third parties in connection with the provision of the service